The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai is proud of its world-class achievements that contributed to the GDRFD obtaining prestigious local, regional and international awards. In line with the strategic objectives of GDRFA in consolidating a culture of leadership and corporate governance. Reaching global leadership and that because of determined efforts based on continuous improvement and development and its adoption of best international practices and the latest pioneering and innovative technologies and the advancement of performance, efficiency and service to the highest rates, not only at the local and regional level, but also at the global level.
2019
IDEAS UK
Through its participation in the IDEAS UK conference and award, the Dubai residency took home six awards. The conference was sponsored as a special honour for winning the platinum award for the ideas system, first place in the creators' sponsorship program's initiative category for people and organizations, special resident award for the smart corridor project, and centre second in the innovation category for the smart corridor project.
It won the second place in the customer focus category for the “50 Plus” initiative project, and the third place in the value for money category for:
VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE
2019
IDEAS UK
Through its participation in the IDEAS UK conference and award, the Dubai residency took home six awards. The conference was sponsored as a special honour for winning the platinum award for the ideas system, first place in the creators' sponsorship program's initiative category for people and organizations, special resident award for the smart corridor project, and centre second in the innovation category for the smart corridor project.
It won the second place in the customer focus category for the “50 Plus” initiative project, and the third place in the value for money category for:
VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE
2018
Ideas. Arabia
The Happy Newborns initiative, an integrated electronic service offered to new citizens, was recognized with the Grand International Award within the Arab Ideas Award by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Nationality Affairs Sector. The customer receives the following services for the newborn through the "Mabrouk Ma Yak" service: the issuance of a birth certificate, the addition of the newborn to the family book, the registration of the newborn in the population registry, the issuance of a passport, the issuance of an identity card, insurance-trust, and the names of newborns are also registered in the population register. The winner of the Executive Leader Award for Innovation was Al-Madaniya / Elham Younis Ahli.
2018
Ideas. Arabia
The Happy Newborns initiative, an integrated electronic service offered to new citizens, was recognized with the Grand International Award within the Arab Ideas Award by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Nationality Affairs Sector. The customer receives the following services for the newborn through the "Mabrouk Ma Yak" service: the issuance of a birth certificate, the addition of the newborn to the family book, the registration of the newborn in the population registry, the issuance of a passport, the issuance of an identity card, insurance-trust, and the names of newborns are also registered in the population register. The winner of the Executive Leader Award for Innovation was Al-Madaniya / Elham Younis Ahli.
2020
IDEAS. ARABIA
In putting the "Future Foresight Diploma" concept into practice, the Strategy and Future Foresight Department of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai won the "Arab Ideas" award of the Dubai Quality Group for the year 2021 for the best global innovative idea in the "Education" category.
2020
IDEAS. ARABIA
In putting the "Future Foresight Diploma" concept into practice, the Strategy and Future Foresight Department of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai won the "Arab Ideas" award of the Dubai Quality Group for the year 2021 for the best global innovative idea in the "Education" category.
2017
Ideas. Arabia
The award for the best joint Arab idea for the next-generation port project (NGE-NGA-NGB), which enables entry and exit procedures to be completed in less than 10 seconds, was given to the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Airports Sector.
The category for entry and residence permits also took home the prize for the best product concept for the GCC nationals' visa project.
2017
Ideas. Arabia
The award for the best joint Arab idea for the next-generation port project (NGE-NGA-NGB), which enables entry and exit procedures to be completed in less than 10 seconds, was given to the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, represented by the Airports Sector.
The category for entry and residence permits also took home the prize for the best product concept for the GCC nationals' visa project.
2012
Interior Minister Award
First place in the Minister of Interior Award (leader stage) for the distinguished management category and the customer service category went to the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai.
Team Award for Outstanding Internal Performance Improvement (Juffair Project).
It was awarded for the exceptional technical/technical team category represented by the electronic services industry.
The "Nujoom Al-Qayla" team received the Distinguished Internal Joint Team Award for investigating and monitoring violators.
It was awarded in Distinguished Services Development Teams (Services Team) category.
Award for Outstanding Enterprise Category.
Award for compliance with residency laws.
The ideal associate (Medicare Clinic).
The labour supply bookstore's proprietor, Mrs Maysoon, completed community service.
2012
Interior Minister Award
First place in the Minister of Interior Award (leader stage) for the distinguished management category and the customer service category went to the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai.
Team Award for Outstanding Internal Performance Improvement (Juffair Project).
It was awarded for the exceptional technical/technical team category represented by the electronic services industry.
The "Nujoom Al-Qayla" team received the Distinguished Internal Joint Team Award for investigating and monitoring violators.
It was awarded in Distinguished Services Development Teams (Services Team) category.
Award for Outstanding Enterprise Category.
Award for compliance with residency laws.
The ideal associate (Medicare Clinic).
The labour supply bookstore's proprietor, Mrs Maysoon, completed community service.
